Old Southwest
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
Center in the Square
Find out about the history of Roanoke when you take a trip to Center in the Square. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Mill Mountain Star
Visit this iconic mountaintop landmark and admire panoramic views over the city of Roanoke. Look up at the symbol from the city at night when it shines bright.
Taubman Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Transportation during your travels in Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Mill Mountain Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mill Mountain Park, a lovely green space in Roanoke. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
St. Andrews Catholic Church
After visiting St. Andrews Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Nice hotel, adequate for our needs.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Staff was friendly, location convenient right off 81, breakfast good. Room had good amenities and enough outlets to easily charge devices.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Salem, VA
Bathrooms were super old. But other than that it’s tidy n clean
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Very convenient for attending an event at the Berglund Center. Clean rooms and grounds. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
This hotel is excellent in every way! Will be staying again on our girls trip next year!!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
South Jefferson
South Jefferson might not have many top sights, but Mill Mountain Star and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.
West End
While West End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belmont
Belmont might not have many top sights, but Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
